July 22, 2010 / Front Page

Holden man arrested on the Cape Richard Isenberg, 59, of Holden, appeared in Orleans District Court Wednesday wearing only a long New York Giants t-shirt to face charges he exposed himself to a woman on a Cape Cod beach. More...

HOLDEN — The town swimming area at Eagle Lake re-opened Friday after receiving a lower reading on the bacteria count in the water there late Thursday afternoon, according to Recreation Director Denise Morano. More...

The 5th annual Sterling Town Wide Yard Sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 (rain or shine). Residents can register to participate for a fee of $20 to hold a sale in their yard, or $25 to sell their treasures on the town common. More...

The 1st and 2nd quarter preliminary real estate taxes have been mailed and the first quarter due Aug. 2. Remit your payment with the payment slip for August. Keep the middle portion of the bill for your records. More...

This recent spat on the visibility of our neighbor and friend, Ken O’Brien, has left me shaking my head in amazement and, if it wasn’t so vitriolic, amusement. I saw Ken on Memorial Day when he stopped by our tent for ice cream. More...

Michelle Ann Poirier of Holden recently graduated summa cum laude from Dean College in Franklin, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in dance. She is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. More...

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RUTLAND — Bulldozers were called to Cheryl and ­­­­Todd Morin’s home at Bear Hill Estates on July 28 to help evict an unwelcome tenant: a black bear had made a den under the brush near a large dirt pile on their property. More...

STERLING — Monday morning water foreman Paul Lyons had been at it pretty much around the clock since July 21, when the town received word that one of its drinking water wells had tested positive for E coli. More...

The U.S. Department of Energy Wind and Water Power Program’s Wind Powering America Initiative recently presented the Princeton Municipal Light Department with the 8th annual Public Power Wind Award. More...

The Friends of Richards Memorial Library will hold their annual Book Fair on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 1 and 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the library. The Art Show will take place Saturday, Oct. 2. More...

With the retirement of children activities co-directors Sarah Howe and Sara Root-Simone, the Friends of Richards Memorial Library are seeking several residents of Paxton willing to serve in this capacity. More...

Paxton Recreation invites the community to Wednesday Wiffleball games Wednesday, July 28, 6-8 p.m. at the recreation area behind the Paxton Center School playground. After the game, make your own ice cream sundae for $3. More...

As of January 12, the two wind turbines at the Princeton Municipal Light Department wind site off Westminster Road were fully operational and since then have met expectations, generating 40 percent or more of the town’s energy needs. More...

Monday night selectmen voted to increase the Middle School Enrollment Study Committee from five to seven members. Town Administrator John Lebeaux said he’s heard from several residents that want to serve on the committee. More...

Tennis lessons started July 6 and will run through the summer on Tuesday and Thursday nights, ending Tuesday, Aug. 17. Kids age 5-8 are welcome at 5:30 p.m., ages 9-10 at 6:15 p.m., and 11 and older, 7-8 p.m. More...

Team Princeton participated in its 4th American Cancer Society Relay for Life June 11 & 12 at Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. To boost donations, we hosted a fundraiser June 18 at Norco Sportsmen’s club in Princeton. More...

I wish to voice my support for John Mahoney, Democratic candidate for state representative in the 13th Worcester District. John will fight to protect and enhance public education funding, programs and standards. More...

I am writing to support Jonathan Long as our next state representative in the First Worcester District. I have had the pleasure of knowing Jon for more than eight years as a friend, classmate, role model and most recently as a political candidate. More...

The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation will present “A Passion for Birds,” a comic, interactive, educational show at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 31, at Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, 345 Mountain Road, Princeton. More...

WALTHAM - The Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR) announced this month that after 16 straight months of annual increases, the June Realtor Market Index (RMI) is down for the first time since February 2009. More...